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Fixing to order a new bolt shroud for my T3. Is there any real difference between the companies that are making them as far as fit and finish? Leaning towards mountain tactical or glades armory.
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Maybe I'm a knucklehead, but, why would you replace a perfectly serviceable part with a heavier version of same?
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some folks don't like plastic?
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So he's replacing the rifle stock stock with an aluminium version, too?
I just don't follow this. However, some one is making bank selling small shaped aluminum parts for $60.
One wonders if you could just print one on a 3-D printer at the library using powdered aluminium and save money?
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geez colonel, he just wants a metal bolt shroud.
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Maybe I'm a knucklehead, but, why would you replace a perfectly serviceable part with a heavier version of same? Because I want one...fair enough?
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Linkovich,
You might contact Tikka. They recently introduced the T3x, which has a metal shroud (among other small changes), and are making the new shroud available to shooters who want to switch. Or at least that's what I was told during a visit to the factory in Finland last fall. My bet is the Tikka shroud will be less expensive than the "custom" models.
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Linkovich,
You might contact Tikka. They recently introduced the T3x, which has a metal shroud (among other small changes), and are making the new shroud available to shooters who want to switch. Or at least that's what I was told during a visit to the factory in Finland last fall. My bet is the Tikka shroud will be less expensive than the "custom" models. contact Tikka, or their importer (Beretta?)
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Maybe I'm a knucklehead, but, why would you replace a perfectly serviceable part with a heavier version of same? Because I want one...fair enough? No disrespect implied. Sorry I brought it up. God knows I've spent thousands and thousands of dollars chasing accuracy in custom rifles that I already get with off the shelf stuff....or by changing ammo.
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The aluminum shrouds from Tikka are on the shelves in retailers. They actually did a good job of getting the parts out (except the recoil lugs) for the guys wanting accessories. The Tikka shroud is a little less expensive than most of the other after market shrouds I've seen.
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Thanks, I'll see if I can track down one of the factory ones
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I think both of mine came from Atlasworx.
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I have one I will sell you for $45.00 shipped. Slightly used but you cannot tell.
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Maybe I'm a knucklehead, but, why would you replace a perfectly serviceable part with a heavier version of same? Good gawd!, can't you just let the poor guy make a $50 upgrade to his rifle without questioning his judgement?......To the OP, I buy My T3 aluminum shrouds from Glades Armory for $49 and I like them very much......Enjoy your rifle........Hb
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Maybe I'm a knucklehead, but, why would you replace a perfectly serviceable part with a heavier version of same? Because I want one...fair enough? I have seen several broken plastic shrouds.
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They break from turning the shroud wrong direction during bolt disassembly. I prefer the looks of the plastic shroud to most aftermarkets. The factory metal shrouds look very similar to the plastic ones. That's what I'd be buying.
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